You are investigating cell localization by targeting the carbohydrates associated with various cell types. Which of the following would help determine which carbohydrates are found on the cell surface based on this molecule's ability to bind various carbohydrates?
A)cadherins
B)proteoglycans
C)lectins
D)connexins
E)pectins

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Lectins are proteins that specifically bind to carbohydrates, making them useful for identifying and studying carbohydrates on cell surfaces.

You Are Investigating Cell Localization by Targeting the Carbohydrates Associated